February invites reflection, connection, and care. As we honor Black history and focus on healthy relationships and friendships, these resources offer ways to support texters as they build connection, respect, and belonging.
Black History Month
- Healthy Communication w/Youth about Race is a webpage that offers tools and information to parents who want to promote strength, health, and wellness in youth of color: bit.ly/RES_res
- BEAM is a website that offers coping skills and resources to locate therapists or mobile crisis teams for Black and marginalized communities bit.ly/beam_res
- TRIBE is an org that is dedicated to the betterment of Black girls. They advocate, educate, and provide opportunities for Black girls to thrive. bit.ly/3sHseXd
- Loveland Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to Black women non binary people seeking therapy within the US using an application process. bit.ly/44ynRev
Self-Love/Healthy Relationships
- HelpGuide shares information about boundaries, types, and how to set healthy ones to strengthen relationships and personal overall wellbeing. bit.ly/shbg_r
- Dealing with Break-Ups talks about feelings that can happen after break-ups, self-care reminders, and tips for breaking up respectfully. bit.ly/dwb_res
- The Survivor Resource Center offers survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence information and tools to help re-establish healthy relationships. bit.ly/tstrt_r
Community and Friendship
- MHA acknowledges how difficult loneliness can be for teenagers and children and provides healthy tips on what to do when feeling lonely. bit.ly/mhalone_ren
- Mind explains how to enjoy digital connections, set boundaries, and protect your wellbeing when socializing or supporting others online. bit.ly/onlinerel_ren
- Hello4Health is an online resource that provides ideas, how-tos, and activities for social skill-building to build social connections. bit.ly/H4H_r
